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Thursday, January 29, 2015
Orthodox Jewish Group Blasts NYC Universal Pre-K Program
The New York Daily News reported yesterday that the Orthodox Union has taken out ads in a number of publications criticizing New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's free universal pre-K program because its full-day schedule does not leave time for religious studies to be added after the end of school. The OU wants the city to make more seats available in half-day pre-K programs so a religious component can be added during the other half of the day. A spokesman for the mayor says they have worked closely with Jewish groups in implementing the program and already have thousands of half-day seats available.
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